CarVerify

Free Car Check

NX53 WYU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,552 mi
Last recorded94,552 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 WYU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

bigger tyres fitted to rear

corrosion on inner rear sills

front crossmember heavily corroded and holed

outer sills covered

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,554 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres heavily cracked,split and perished,advise replace

corrosion on inner rear sills

front crossmember heavily corroded and holed

outer sills covered

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,698 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 87,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light on dash when brake applied poss wiring fault

Fail 14 Nov 2012 77,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light on dash when brake applied poss wiring fault

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,839 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,089 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 25,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has oil leak.

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NX53 WYU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 WYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NX53 WYU?

You can check the full history of NX53 WYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NX53 WYU registered?

NX53 WYU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is NX53 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX53 WYU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NX53 WYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NX53 WYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.